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Michael Colbassani

Orlando

Summary

Versatile and accomplished percussionist delivering exceptional performances across diverse musical styles and ensembles. Dedicated educator and performer with extensive experience in orchestral, jazz, and contemporary settings.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Pit Drummer

Renaissance Theater Company
07.2024 - 10.2025

Performed for multiple original musicals produced and composed by Renaissance Theater Company.

Percussion Instructor

Dr. Phillips High School
04.2024 - 12.2024

Provided education to Dr. Phillips High School Marching Band. Responsibilities included but not limited to:

  • Provided regular feedback on student progress and performance.
  • Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction.
  • Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.

Pit Drummer

Theater West End
07.2024 - 10.2024

Performed as a pit musicians in a number of musicals, including but not limited to "Next To Normal" and "Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812"

Drummer / Actor

Titusville Playhouse
08.2024 - 09.2024

Performed as a Actor musician in the production of "Million Dollar Quartet". Role included performing both on the drums as well as acting.

Musical Performer

Colony Point Creative
05.2023 - 07.2023

Performed within LegoLand Florida Resort's production titled "The Rhythm Bricks!". Show required a high level of performance, acting, and audience interaction.

Percussion Instructor

Harmony High School
04.2022 - 02.2023

Provided education to Harmony High School Marching Band. Responsibilities included but not limited to:

  • Provided regular feedback on student progress and performance.
  • Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction.
  • Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
  • Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.

Percussion Instructor

George Jenkins High School
05.2021 - 07.2021

Provided education to George Jenkins High School Marching Band. Responsibilities included but not limited to:

  • Provided regular feedback on student progress and performance.
  • Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction.
  • Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.

Education

Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05-2025

Marimba Performance

Keiko Abe International Marimba Academy
Tokyo Japan
08-2024

Marching Snare Drum

Southwind Drum And Bugle Corps
Daphne, AL
08-2022

High School Diploma -

Dunedin High School
Dunedin Florida
04-2020

Skills

  • Proficient in a wide range of percussion instruments (drum set, mallet percussion, orchestral percussion, marching percussion, steel pan, etc)
  • Ensemble performance experience (orchestra, percussion ensemble, steel band, drum corps)
  • Freelance musician experience in theater and orchestral settings
  • National touring and competitive experience with drum corps
  • Strong sight-reading and improvisation skills
  • Experience performing in diverse musical styles (jazz, classical, contemporary, Latin, etc)
  • Ability to adapt quickly to different musical environments and ensemble dynamics
  • Experience teaching percussion at multiple high schools
  • Strong communication and leadership skills when working with students
  • Curriculum development for percussion programs
  • One-on-one and group instruction experience
  • Ability to assess and improve students' technical and musical abilities

Interests

Outside of music, Michael enjoys partaking in many hobbies and interests Michael is an avid enjoyer of physical fitness such as weight lifting and skimboarding He also enjoys cooking and exploring different culinary cultures Michael strives to incorporate these interests within his music at any opportunity he can

Timeline

Drummer / Actor

Titusville Playhouse
08.2024 - 09.2024

Pit Drummer

Renaissance Theater Company
07.2024 - 10.2025

Pit Drummer

Theater West End
07.2024 - 10.2024

Percussion Instructor

Dr. Phillips High School
04.2024 - 12.2024

Musical Performer

Colony Point Creative
05.2023 - 07.2023

Percussion Instructor

Harmony High School
04.2022 - 02.2023

Percussion Instructor

George Jenkins High School
05.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education

University of Central Florida

Marimba Performance

Keiko Abe International Marimba Academy

Marching Snare Drum

Southwind Drum And Bugle Corps

High School Diploma -

Dunedin High School
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